It's no wonder that introversion is making headlines - half of all Americans are introverts. But if that describes you, are you making the most of your inner strength? In this book, psychologist and introvert Laurie Helgoe, PhD, unveils the genius of introversion. Introverts gain energy and power through reflection and solitude. Our culture, however, is geared toward the extrovert. The pressure to get out there and get happier can lead people to think that an inward orientation is a problem instead of an opportunity.

2 out of 5 stars

Wrong voice to narrate this book

By
reviewer
on
09-11-17

The Irresistible Introvert

Harness the Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World

By:
Michaela Chung

Narrated by:
Lisa Stathoplos

Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
49

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
47

Story

4 out of 5 stars
46

One third to one half of Americans are introverts in a culture that celebrates - even enforces - an ideal of extroversion and a cult of personality. Political leaders are charismatic, celebrities bask in the spotlight, and authority figures are assertive. It is no surprise that a quiet revolution has begun to emerge among the invisible half of the population, asserting that they are just as powerful in their own unique ways.
The Irresistible Introvert embodies the spirit of this revival and breaks down the myth that charisma is reserved for extroverts only.

2 out of 5 stars

Has its moments but also some misses

By
Katarina
on
04-22-17

The Awakened Introvert

Practical Mindfulness Skills to Help You Maximize Your Strengths and Thrive in a Loud and Crazy World

By:
Arnie Kozak

Narrated by:
Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr.

Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
27

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
22

Story

4 out of 5 stars
23

Introverts are powerful observers and creators. If you are an introvert, this book will show you how to tap in to your inherent introvert strengths and awaken your potential using mindfulness meditations and cognitive behavioral techniques. In a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can be difficult. But the truth is that introverts have distinct advantages - as long as they know how to use them.

In
The Anxiety Toolkit, Dr. Alice Boyes translates powerful, evidence-based tools used in therapy clinics into tips and tricks you can employ in everyday life. Whether you have an anxiety disorder, or are just anxiety-prone by nature, you'll discover how anxiety works, strategies to help you cope with common anxiety "stuck" points and a confidence that - anxious or not - you have all the tools you need to succeed in life and work.

4 out of 5 stars

good info

By
Amazon Customer
on
04-07-17

The Secret Lives of Introverts

Inside Our Hidden World

By:
Jenn Granneman

Narrated by:
Susie Berneis

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
57

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
51

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
51

Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're too quiet, shy, boring, or awkward? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn't seem to get you? If so, you might be an introvert. On behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, rejected, or ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a compassionate vindication.

5 out of 5 stars

Just makes me smile (to myself of course)

By
Godizgd
on
07-16-18

The Introvert Entrepreneur

Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms

By:
Beth L. Buelow

Narrated by:
Beth L. Buelow

Length: 7 hrs and 1 min

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
90

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
79

Story

4 out of 5 stars
78

In
The Introvert Entrepreneur, professional coach Beth Buelow shows listeners how to harness their natural gifts (including curiosity, independence, and a love of research) and counteract their challenges (such as an aversion to networking and self-promotion). She addresses a wide range of topics.

3 out of 5 stars

Good Info.

By
Heather
on
05-09-16

Introvert Power

Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength

By:
Laurie Helgoe PhD

Narrated by:
Susan Boyce

Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
117

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
103

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
104

It's no wonder that introversion is making headlines - half of all Americans are introverts. But if that describes you, are you making the most of your inner strength? In this book, psychologist and introvert Laurie Helgoe, PhD, unveils the genius of introversion. Introverts gain energy and power through reflection and solitude. Our culture, however, is geared toward the extrovert. The pressure to get out there and get happier can lead people to think that an inward orientation is a problem instead of an opportunity.

2 out of 5 stars

Wrong voice to narrate this book

By
reviewer
on
09-11-17

The Irresistible Introvert

Harness the Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World

By:
Michaela Chung

Narrated by:
Lisa Stathoplos

Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
49

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
47

Story

4 out of 5 stars
46

One third to one half of Americans are introverts in a culture that celebrates - even enforces - an ideal of extroversion and a cult of personality. Political leaders are charismatic, celebrities bask in the spotlight, and authority figures are assertive. It is no surprise that a quiet revolution has begun to emerge among the invisible half of the population, asserting that they are just as powerful in their own unique ways.
The Irresistible Introvert embodies the spirit of this revival and breaks down the myth that charisma is reserved for extroverts only.

2 out of 5 stars

Has its moments but also some misses

By
Katarina
on
04-22-17

The Awakened Introvert

Practical Mindfulness Skills to Help You Maximize Your Strengths and Thrive in a Loud and Crazy World

By:
Arnie Kozak

Narrated by:
Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr.

Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
27

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
22

Story

4 out of 5 stars
23

Introverts are powerful observers and creators. If you are an introvert, this book will show you how to tap in to your inherent introvert strengths and awaken your potential using mindfulness meditations and cognitive behavioral techniques. In a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can be difficult. But the truth is that introverts have distinct advantages - as long as they know how to use them.

In
The Anxiety Toolkit, Dr. Alice Boyes translates powerful, evidence-based tools used in therapy clinics into tips and tricks you can employ in everyday life. Whether you have an anxiety disorder, or are just anxiety-prone by nature, you'll discover how anxiety works, strategies to help you cope with common anxiety "stuck" points and a confidence that - anxious or not - you have all the tools you need to succeed in life and work.

4 out of 5 stars

good info

By
Amazon Customer
on
04-07-17

The Secret Lives of Introverts

Inside Our Hidden World

By:
Jenn Granneman

Narrated by:
Susie Berneis

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
57

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
51

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
51

Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're too quiet, shy, boring, or awkward? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn't seem to get you? If so, you might be an introvert. On behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, rejected, or ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a compassionate vindication.

5 out of 5 stars

Just makes me smile (to myself of course)

By
Godizgd
on
07-16-18

The Introvert Entrepreneur

Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms

By:
Beth L. Buelow

Narrated by:
Beth L. Buelow

Length: 7 hrs and 1 min

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
90

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
79

Story

4 out of 5 stars
78

In
The Introvert Entrepreneur, professional coach Beth Buelow shows listeners how to harness their natural gifts (including curiosity, independence, and a love of research) and counteract their challenges (such as an aversion to networking and self-promotion). She addresses a wide range of topics.

3 out of 5 stars

Good Info.

By
Heather
on
05-09-16

The Left Brain Speaks, the Right Brain Laughs

By:
Ransom Stephens

Narrated by:
James Patrick Cronin

Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
23

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
19

Story

4 out of 5 stars
17

Using understandable metaphors and easy to follow language, Stephens gives listeners of any scientific level an introduction to neuroscience and shows them how things like creativity, skill, and even perception of self can grow and change by utilizing the body's most important muscle. Fans of Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson will love Stephens' down-to-earth attitude, and those interested in science will appreciate his thoughtful explanations of scientific terms.

Quiet

The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

By:
Susan Cain

Narrated by:
Kathe Mazur

Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
13,620

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
11,823

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
11,753

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.

5 out of 5 stars

Confidence booster for introverts their parents

By
Neuron
on
02-28-14

The Introvert Advantage

How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

By:
Marti Olsen Laney PsyD

Narrated by:
Tamara Marston

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
1,813

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
1,577

Story

4 out of 5 stars
1,560

The Introvert Advantage dispels common myths about introverts - they’re not necessarily shy, aloof, or antisocial - and explains how they are hardwired from birth to focus inward, so outside stimulation such as chitchat, phone calls, parties, or office meetings can easily become "too much". Most importantly, it thoroughly refutes many introverts’ belief that something is wrong with them. Instead, it helps them recognize their inner strengths - their analytical skills, ability to think outside the box, and strong powers of concentration.

5 out of 5 stars

If you're an Introvert or not sure, you must read.

By
Raul
on
12-07-13

In Praise of Slowness

Challenging the Cult of Speed

By:
Carl Honoré

Narrated by:
Carl Honoré

Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
34

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
30

Story

4 out of 5 stars
31

We live in the age of speed. We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each minute, each hour, each day. Since the Industrial Revolution shifted the world into high gear, the cult of speed has pushed us to a breaking point. Consider these facts: Americans on average spend 72 minutes of every day behind the wheel of a car, a typical business executive now loses 68 hours a year to being put on hold, and American adults currently devote on average a mere half hour per week to making love.

4 out of 5 stars

Good concept a bit drawn out

By
Amazon Customer
on
11-16-17

Quiet Power

The Secret Strengths of Introverts

By:
Susan Cain,
Gregory Mone,
Erica Moroz

Narrated by:
Kathe Mazur

Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
220

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
192

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
193

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet", it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society - from van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.

5 out of 5 stars

THIS BOOK IS FOR TEENS

By
Tom N. Tumbusch
on
02-02-17

The Highly Sensitive Person

By:
Elaine N. Aron

Narrated by:
Barbara Caruso

Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
747

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
590

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
585

Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D., is a world-renowned psychologist and speaker.
The Highly Sensitive Person is an in-depth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. Through self-assessment tests and techniques, Aron shows listeners how to identify their own personality traits. This exceptional book can lead to remarkable results for many who suffer from constant stress and anxiety.

5 out of 5 stars

This HSP loved the book AND the narrator.

By
Kimberly
on
10-31-14

The Empath's Survival Guide

Life Strategies for Sensitive People

By:
Judith Orloff

Narrated by:
Pam Tierney

Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
540

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
458

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
454

"Having empathy means our heart goes out to another person in joy or pain," says Dr. Judith Orloff. "But for empaths, it goes much further. We actually feel others' emotions, energy, and physical symptoms in our own bodies, without the usual defenses that most people have."
The Empath's Survival Guide is an invaluable resource for empaths who want to develop coping skills in a high-stimulus world while embracing their gifts of intuition, compassion, creativity, and spiritual connection.

In
The Upside of Your Dark Side, two pioneering researchers in the field of psychology show that while mindfulness, kindness, and positivity can take us far, they cannot take us all the way. Sometimes, they can even hold us back. Emotions like anger, anxiety, or doubt might be uncomfortable, but it turns out that they are also incredibly useful.

5 out of 5 stars

Comfort is killing us

By
Brian
on
02-06-17

The Happiness Track

How to Apply the Science of Happiness to Accelerate Your Success

By:
Emma Seppala

Narrated by:
Nan McNamara

Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
258

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
221

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
215

In
The Happiness Track, Emma Seppala, the science director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University, explains that our inability to achieve sustainable fulfillment is tied to common but outdated notions about success. We are taught that getting ahead means doing everything that's thrown at us (and then some) with razor-sharp focus and iron discipline; that success depends on our drive and talents.

3 out of 5 stars

Does the book contain references?

By
somethingsea
on
02-22-16

Networking for People Who Hate Networking

A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected

By:
Devora Zack

Narrated by:
Karen Saltus

Length: 4 hrs and 1 min

Unabridged

Overall

3.5 out of 5 stars
109

Performance

3.5 out of 5 stars
92

Story

3.5 out of 5 stars
91

Devora Zack, an avowed introvert and a successful consultant who speaks to thousands of people every year, found that most networking advice books assume that to succeed you have to become an extrovert. Or at least learn how to fake it. Not at all. There is another way. This audiobook shatters stereotypes about people who dislike networking. They’re not shy or misanthropic. Rather, they tend to be reflective - they think before they talk. They focus intensely on a few things rather than broadly on a lot of things. And they need time alone to recharge.

Do you often feel drained when spending time in public or with others? Do you somehow feel different from other people? Or do you get overly anxious for no apparent reason? These are just some of the symptoms that empaths and highly sensitive people are prone to feeling every day of their lives. Living life as an empath in modern society can be a real struggle for sensitive people. The constant bombardment of external stimulus and energy often leaves them feeling worn out.

5 out of 5 stars

Good Effort

By
veronica
on
06-10-17

Introvert Survival Tactics

How to Make Friends, Be More Social, and Be Comfortable in Any Situation

By:
Patrick King

Narrated by:
Joe Hempel

Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
44

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
40

Story

4 out of 5 stars
39

If you have felt (1) massive relief at cancelled plans, (2) mild annoyance in huge gatherings of strangers, and (3) want to figure out how to socialize better and more effectively without social fatigue, this book is for you - written by someone exactly like you.
Introvert Survival Tactics is going to shed light on exactly how you function, and how to use your tendencies to your advantage.

5 out of 5 stars

Must-read for introverts

By
ODGSEV
on
08-16-17

Publisher's Summary

For anyone who loved Susan Cain’s Quiet, comes this practical manifesto sharing the joys of introversion.…

This clever and pithy audiobook challenges introverts to take ownership of their personalities...with quiet strength. Sophia Dembling asserts that the introvert’s lifestyle is not "wrong" or lacking, as society or extroverts would have us believe. Through a combination of personal insights and psychology, The Introvert’s Way helps and encourages introverts to embrace their nature, to respect traits they may have been ashamed of and reframe them as assets.

You’re not shy; rather, you appreciate the joys of quiet. You’re not antisocial; instead, you enjoy recharging through time alone. You’re not unfriendly, but you do find more meaning in one-on-one connections than large gatherings.

By honoring what makes them unique, this astute and inspiring audiobook challenges introverts to "own" their introversion, igniting a quiet revolution that will change how they see themselves and how they engage with the world.

Critic Reviews

“In this thought-provoking treatise on the quieter types, Dembling, the blogger behind
Psychology Today’s 'The Introvert’s Corner', proposes a wholesale rethinking of what it means to be an introvert…. Dembling’s account is refreshingly candid and straightforward - 'I am an introvert,' she writes, 'And there’s not a damn thing wrong with me.'" (
Publishers Weekly)

Spot on and well balanced

The balance between our right to protect ourselves from energy-robbing demands on how we live day-to-day and our responsibility to extend the same privelege to the equally legitimate needs of more extroverted folks is a refreshing challenge that should keep us from withdrawing into our own self-righteous shells.

At Last!

It's nice to come across a book like this that spoke the language of Introverts. It was like listening to my life story. I am not alone in my introvert ways. Awesome book for those may have introverts in their lives and would like to better understand them.

Common Sense Fluff

I was totally unimpressed with this book. I found the book to be filled with fluff. If you want to read a real book about introverts, purchase the book quiet. The book Quoet has a lot more substance to it relative to those folks who are introverts vs other behavioral styles. The narrator sounds like she's about 18 years old and I found it hard to digest taking advice from her.